Pine Bluff, AR vs Portage, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Portage leads in crime level (6.4 vs 43.3). Portage leads in median household income ($71,317 vs $39,411). Pine Bluff leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pine Bluff, AR | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#259) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 39,123 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $73,267 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $39,411 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 17.7 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 43.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Pine Bluff has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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C-
71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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